Thank you for your interest in coaching in the Team J-Hawk Football, a recreational football league within Urbandale Community Education. All interested coaches must submit a coaching application by July 17, 2013 at 5:00pm. Review of applications will begin immediately. Please note that Team J-Hawk Football will accept one Head Coach and one designated Assistant Coach per team. Additional assistant coaches may be added after the draft with no team exceeding a total of 4 coaches. The number of head coaches per league will be based upon the number of player registrations.
The Team J-Hawk Football league stresses having fun as a group, encouraging physical fitness, and teaching players the rules and fundamental skills of football in a manner that emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork.
It is of the utmost importance that Team J-Hawk Football provides our youth with coaches that are positive role models, display good moral character and have demonstrated the skills and abilities necessary to effectively and positively impact our youth participants.
In addition to the application, interested candidates must submit a signed copy of the Coaches Code of Conduct and complete a background check and Concussion Management Certification.
Coaches may apply online using the link below, in person at the Activities Office at Urbandale High School or via mail at 7111 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322. For those wishing to apply in person or via mail, please print the coaching application and code of conduct below.
Coaching Application (Online Form)
Coaching Application (Printable)
Concussion Management Certification
KEY DATES FOR 2013
Coaching Application Deadline: July 17, 2013 at 5:00pm
League Drafts: July 28, 2013 at TBD
First Possible Practice: August 5, 2013 (tackle leagues) and August 12, 2013 (flag league)
Equipment Checkout: August 11, 2013
Tackle Leagues Scrimmage: August 24, 2013
First Game: August 25, 2013 (flag league), September 7th (3rd / 4th league), September 8th (5th / 6th league)
***All tackle leagues must complete 3 non padded practices followed by 2 practice in helmets only before having a full-contact practice.